Captain Christopher Pitt

The second son was Christopher Pitt, who was captain of the Handmaid, a Bristol ship in the Armada campaign of 1588. That was when the British ships defeated the famous Spanish Armada, a much larger fleet of ships. Because of this victory, England was able to keep its Church of England (Protestant) from being placed under the authority of the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church. peter breed 3rd july 2011, my 14th great uncle

" The following four vessels took part in the Armada Campaign and were owned by John Satchfield, who sailed with them : Minion, 250 tons. 110 men John Satchfield. Unicorn 140 tons. 66 men James Langston. Handmaiden 80 tons. 56 men CHISTOPHER Pitt Aid 60 tons. 26 men William Megar. "The English Fleet comprised 34 Queens ships and 163 merchantmen, the Bristol squadron being included with 20 coasters " under the Lord High Admiral and paid by the Queen." july 4th

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Christopher PITT (AFN: 9SZS-9S) Pedigree

Sex:  M  Family  

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Birth:   Abt 1538   

Blandsford, Dorsetshire, Eng.
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Parents

Father:  William PITT (AFN: 9SZS-54)  Family  

Mother: Helene De HAVILANDE (AFN: 9SZS-69)
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Christopher Pitt was the Captain of the "Handmaiden", a ship from Bristol, England, which fought against the Spanish Armada in 1588.